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Permitted Synonyms for Food Additives Table

Common names listed in bold font in the table indicate that the particular name is listed in one of Health Canada's lists of permitted food additives. The common names listed in brackets refer to their corresponding French names.

This table only includes food additives with a permitted synonym or abbreviation, it does not list all food additives. Health Canada maintains and updates the lists of permitted food additives. The CFIA reviews and assesses synonyms for use as common names in the list of ingredients.